Pita Ohiwerei was born on September 2nd, 1963 in Nigeria where he attended Federal Polytechnic and graduated with a distinction in painting. Mainly working in oils, he has come up with a unique technique he calls "scratchee" and has shown his work in one man exhibitions across Europe, Africa and USA where he has won numerous awards. Ohiwerei's paintings have also raised money for a variety of charitable organizations and are on display in private and corporate collections across Africa, Europe and USA.

He now lives and works in Georgia, USA.

"When you think you've seen all there is in impressionist paintings, then you get a jolt from the blue, something that hits you like you have never known. That is the art of Pita Ohiwerei. Pita's paintings are unique in character and presentation. His self titled technique- "scratchee" is amazing in its heuristic effect. Scratchee creates simple, yet interesting, colour impressions that emit tingling and misty illusions. The scratchee effect gives a peculiar three dimensional visual to his landscape paintings that gives the observer the impression that one can jump right into Pita's paintings.Stand close up and you enjoy the details of the mastery of the master, you lean back, and you relax in the beauty of Pita's master pieces."

- Azu Nwagbogu Cambridge University, UK